History of Francia

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855

Partition of Prum
Political event

A peace treaty concludes by dividing Francia into five parts. King Lothar II of Lotharingia loses the southern half of his former territory to King Charles of Burgundy.
864

Vikings Settle in Utrecht and Nijmegen
Military action

Vikings make permanent settlements in Utrecht and Nijmegen, so the Frisia area of Lothar's/Ludwig's kingdom has to deal with them as they control trade along the Rhine.
870

Partition of Meersen
Political event

Peace treaty that divides Francia into three parts. Lotharingia is lost completely and divided between the kingdoms of Ludwig II of Bavaria and Charles the Bald of France.
873

Rorik of Dorestad swears allegiance to Ludwig
Diplomatic action
876

Death of Ludwig II
Life, Death

King Ludwig II dies and partitions his kingdoms among three sons. Ludwig III inherited the northern territory and his father's capital, while his two brothers got Swabia and Bavaria.
880

Partition of Ribemont
Political event

Peace treaty that once again redraws the map of Francia; the former territory of Lotharingia becomes part of Ludwig's kingdom. This marks the end of Stephen's adventure.
881

Viking Raids in Prum and Trier
Military action

Vikings sack monasteries of Prum and St Maximin of Trier

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